'The man wants 1000 career goals": Fans react to Alex Ovechkin's retirement rumors
After Alex Ovechkin firmly dismissed rumors about his possible retirement, fans wasted no time responding, and they have one clear message: he's not done yet. While the Washington Capitals captain made headlines for shutting down speculation in a recent interview with Sport-Express, the hockey world has now shifted its attention to what fans believe is Ovechkin's true goal, reaching 1,000 goals and beyond, literally.
Fans confident Alex Ovechkin remains determined to chase 1,000 career goals
Ovechkin's statement that the retirement rumors are
'pure nonsense'
resonated strongly with fans, who quickly turned the conversation from
'if'
he's retiring to
'how far'
he plans to go. For many, the magic number is 1,000.
'The man wants 1000 career goals,'
one fan wrote, summing up what countless others echoed online. With 897 goals already scored, Ovechkin is just three away from 900 and fans believe that's nowhere near the end.
'I think he wants 1000 goals. So if it's possible, he'll return after next season. If he needs 2–3 more years, then back to Russia he goes.'
That blend of belief and realism is shared by many who think a final chapter in the KHL with Dynamo Moscow remains possible, but only after history is made in the NHL.
Some fans believe Alex Ovechkin won't stop at 1,000 goals and could aim even higher
While most fans are focused on Ovechkin breaking the 1,000-goal barrier, a few are daring to dream even bigger.
'He intends to score at a 30+ goal per season clip, play until he's 50 to pass 1,100 career regular season goals,'
another fan boldly claimed.
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'He wants to set a record that will never be broken.'
Though that number may be out of reach, the sentiment captures exactly how fans view Ovechkin: as a relentless competitor, a generational talent, and a living legend who's far from finished.
The retirement talk may have sparked a few headlines, but Ovechkin's response has only fueled fan excitement. Whether it's 1,000 goals or more, supporters believe the Great 8 isn't skating off into the sunset just yet, he's still chasing greatness, and they're ready to follow every goal of the journey.
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